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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,149.12 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,149.12 and 583.98 is: 874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,149.12 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,149.12 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,149.12 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 671,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,063.10/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.39

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